Category: Home Design
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You’ve found the perfect lot in Burnaby or the North Shore, and you’re ready to build a laneway house. But as you start reviewing design options with builders, you hear two different approaches to how rooms connect to the outdoors: some designs push for maximum glass and sliding doors, while others suggest a more gradual,…
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You’ve found the perfect lot in Burnaby or the North Shore, and you’re ready to build a laneway house. You’ve met with our team, you’ve reviewed the neighbourhood, and now you’re staring at floor plans wondering: where should the stairs actually go? It’s a decision that feels simple until you realize it affects your layout,…
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A dining room that works on a Tuesday can fail on Thanksgiving. Here are the clearances and layout choices that make a big table comfortable.
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Update: see our current guide, Maximize Small Spaces: Ceiling Height Variation for Laneway Houses (https://www.myhousedesigner.com/maximize-small-spaces-ceiling-height-variation-for-laneway-houses/). When you’re planning to build a laneway house in Burnaby or the North Shore, one of the biggest design decisions is how to arrange your living space so it doesn’t feel cramped or poorly proportioned. Many homeowners focus only on…
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You’ve bought a narrow Burnaby lot or a steep North Shore property, and you’re thinking about a laneway house. Or maybe you’re a North Shore house builder planning one for clients. Either way, you know the footprint will be tight. The real question isn’t whether you can fit a home on the site—it’s how to…
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When you’re planning a laneway house in Burnaby or exploring custom home design on the North Shore, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how to arrange your kitchen work zones. A poorly planned kitchen can eat up square footage, create bottlenecks, and make daily cooking frustrating. But when work zones are designed thoughtfully…
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When you’re planning a laneway house in Burnaby or exploring options with a house builder on the North Shore, one of the first decisions you’ll face is how to make the most of a compact footprint. Laneway houses are intentionally small, and every square foot counts. The difference between a layout that feels spacious and…
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This article has been merged into our complete, updated guide: Smart Space Planning for Compact Laneway Homes. Please continue there for the full walkthrough. Read the Full Guide Serving Surrey too — see our rezoning services and renovation permit drawings there. Have a project in mind? Call us at 778-488-8553 or get a free quote…
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This article has been merged into our complete, updated guide: Smart Space Planning for Compact Laneway Homes. Please continue there for the full walkthrough. Read the Full Guide Serving Surrey too — see our rezoning services and renovation permit drawings there. Have a project in mind? Call us at 778-488-8553 or get a free quote…
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Beyond Ages Is Finally Here! Ask Me Your Toughest Design Questions After months of anticipation, Beyond Ages has finally arrived, and it’s already making waves in the design community. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in design, this book promises to challenge your thinking and elevate your creative process. What is…